Sampson

Elmer C. Sampson Sr., 84, of Ravenscroft Apts., Phillipsburg, died Monday in Warren Hospital. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Shaneberger) Sampson. He was a chemical weigher for J.T. Baker Chemical Co., Phillipsburg, for 15 years before retiring in 1970. Previously, he was an employee of Ingersoll- Rand Co., Phillipsburg, and camp director for the Lehigh Presbytery Camp at Snydersville. Born in Alpha, N.J., he was a son of the late Alden and Minerva (Hamilton) Sampson. He was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton.

The man accused of driving the getaway car in an Emmaus bank robbery where shots were fired at police gave up his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday. Edward A. Maye, 32, of 446 E. Lexington St., Allentown, now must face Lehigh County Court on several counts of attempted homicide, robbery and related charges, District Judge Charles Crawford ruled. Maye, also known as Andre Sheppard, and Isaah J. Sampson, 22, of 903 N. Front St., Allentown, and Hishamu T. Curry, 35, of Philadelphia are accused of robbing the KNBT bank at 235 Main St. around 9:20 a.m. Dec. 30 and shooting at an officer who pursued them.

Calvin Sampson Sr., 82, of 1139 Wolf St., Whitehall Township, died Tuesday in Allentown Osteopathic Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Adeline (Denan) Sampson. He was a machinist for the former Narricot Corp., Philadelphia, from 1950 until retiring in 1974. He previously worked for the U.S. Naval Yard, Philadelphia, for many years. Born in Ocean City, N.J., he was a son of the late Charles D. and Evora (Higbee) Sampson. Survivors: Son, Calvin Jr., with whom he resided; brothers, Donald and Richard, both of Riverview Beach, Fla., and two grandsons.

At the Pizza Pub in West Rockhill Township, you could order coke with your food, according to Pennridge Regional police. Police on Tuesday said they made two undercover buys of cocaine in the restaurant, resulting in the arrests of three people, including two employees, as a result of an investigation that began in April. Pennridge Chief David A. Mettin said the department started the investigation after receiving a tip that drugs were being sold at the business at 1115 Bethlehem Pike. On Aug.

Nicholas S. Sampson, 85, of Allentown, died July 21 in his home. He was married to Maxine (Mason) Sampson. Before retiring, he was employed by the city of Allentown, Parks Department. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Stephen and Jennie (Carros) Sampson. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Bethlehem. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Normandy Invasion. Survivors: Wife; brother, George of Allentown; sisters, Clara Hombis and Mary Ginople, both of Bethlehem.

George O. Sampson, 64, of Allentown, died Tuesday in his home. He was the husband of Betty J. (Lewis) Sampson. They were married 42 years last June. Sampson was a flight examiner for the Federal Aviation Agency for 29 years, working the last 18 at Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport. He retired in 1987. Born in Churchville, Md., he was a son of the late George and Gertrude (Denham) Sampson. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a 32nd degree Mason in Louisiana.

"After visiting and talking with the peoples of other countries, I knew that I could never make my law practice the primary business of my life; I would have to devote myself to the course of world brotherhood and world peace." Edith S. Sampson defied the limitations of racism and sexism. As a black woman born at the turn of the 20th century, she faced a double discrimination that seemed to fuel her resolve to make changes. Sampson's life is a story of firsts: the first black woman to be elected judge in the United States, the first black appointed as a delegate to the United Nations, the first black American representative to NATO and the first woman to earn a master of law degree from Loyola University in Chicago.

Earl Sampson Jr. has admitted he shot Erick Casimir to death on an Easton street in 2006. Jury selection was set for Tuesday for Sampson, 23, who was living on Lehigh Street in Easton on Feb. 21, 2006, when he gunned down Casimir in the first block of S. 11th St. Sampson had been charged with homicide, receiving stolen property, terroristic threats, and firearms and drug charges. Sampson opted to plead guilty to third-degree murder. Northampton County Judge Anthony S. Beltrami sentenced Sampson to serve 13 to 28 years in state prison.

A Nazareth man who scuffled with police and tried to grab an officer's gun was sentenced to up to two years in prison. Earl Sampson Jr., 18, of the 400 block of Georgetown Road, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine, resisting arrest, simple assault and a firearms charge Friday before Northampton County Judge Edward G. Smith. Smith sentenced Sampson to seven months to one day less than 24 months in the county prison. Court records provide the following account of what happened March 7. Easton police saw four men sitting on a wall along Bushkill Creek.

Sampson, at left, a 9-year-old German shepherd, reaches for a chew toy held by owner Patrick Miller of Palmer Township while on a canine water treadmill Tuesday. Sampson is being treated for degenerative myopathy at the AnWell Veterinary Rehab and Conditioning Center at Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital in Quakertown. "[Sampson's] really happy. Dogs don't feel sorry for themselves,' Miller said. "They just overcome and adapt.' Far left, Pongo, an 11-year-old dalmatian, receives therapy from physical therapist Kimberly Hlubik as he is held steady by owner Janette Gonzalez of Breinigsville.

An Easton man serving up to 28 years in prison for gunning down another man during an argument wants to withdraw his guilty plea. Earl Sampson Jr., 24, admitted in May to the third-degree murder of Erick Casimir, who was killed on the first block of S. 11th Street, near Sampson's girlfriend's home. In a motion filed Friday, Sampson said Gary Asteak, his lawyer at the time, failed to sufficiently explain the elements that make up third-degree murder, which requires "malice" at the time of the killing.

Mark and Cathy Sampson of Easton, PA proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Tanya L. Sampson to Jerrod D. Weida, son of Cecelia and the late Douglas Weida of Bethlehem, PA. They were engaged at sunset on a beautiful beach in Hawaii on Valentines Day. Tanya is a 1998 graduate of Easton High School and a 2003 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a major in Special Education. She is employed as a seventh and eighth grade special education teacher in Oahu, Hawaii. Jerrod is a 1996 graduate of Pennridge High School.

Donna Louise Sampson, 57, of Allentown, passed away February 10, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital, Allentown Campus. She was the wife of Wilden C. Sampson for over 26 years. She was a nurses aide for 33 years, working at the Visiting Nurse Association, and Cedarbrook and Leader nursing homes. Survivors: Husband; son, Jarrod, fiance of Naomi Rodriguez of Bethlehem; daughter, Monica E., wife of Linwood Harmen Sr. of Allentown; mother, Joyce Washeim of Freemansburg; grandchildren, Tanisha M. Rodriguez, Jacob J. Sampson, Joshua J. Sampson; five brothers-in-law; five sisters-in-law; many nieces and nephews.

George S. Sampson, Sr. 89, of Allentown died on November 10, 2007 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp. Husband of LaRue (Webster) Sampson they were married for 46 years. Born in Philadelphia son of the late Stephen and Jennie (Karas) Sampson. He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Bethlehem. He was a staff sergeant in the US Army during World War II. George was in charge of a squad in the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Division. He maintained and supervised the firing of all weapons, took part in action in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central European Campaigns.

Earl Sampson Jr. has admitted he shot Erick Casimir to death on an Easton street in 2006. Jury selection was set for Tuesday for Sampson, 23, who was living on Lehigh Street in Easton on Feb. 21, 2006, when he gunned down Casimir in the first block of S. 11th St. Sampson had been charged with homicide, receiving stolen property, terroristic threats, and firearms and drug charges. Sampson opted to plead guilty to third-degree murder. Northampton County Judge Anthony S. Beltrami sentenced Sampson to serve 13 to 28 years in state prison.

Sampson, at left, a 9-year-old German shepherd, reaches for a chew toy held by owner Patrick Miller of Palmer Township while on a canine water treadmill Tuesday. Sampson is being treated for degenerative myopathy at the AnWell Veterinary Rehab and Conditioning Center at Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital in Quakertown. "[Sampson's] really happy. Dogs don't feel sorry for themselves,' Miller said. "They just overcome and adapt.' Far left, Pongo, an 11-year-old dalmatian, receives therapy from physical therapist Kimberly Hlubik as he is held steady by owner Janette Gonzalez of Breinigsville.

An Easton man serving up to 28 years in prison for gunning down another man during an argument wants to withdraw his guilty plea. Earl Sampson Jr., 24, admitted in May to the third-degree murder of Erick Casimir, who was killed on the first block of S. 11th Street, near Sampson's girlfriend's home. In a motion filed Friday, Sampson said Gary Asteak, his lawyer at the time, failed to sufficiently explain the elements that make up third-degree murder, which requires "malice" at the time of the killing.

James L. Sampson Jr., who got into banking by collecting on bad loans, is the president and chief executive officer of the proposed First National Bank of Easton, according to Sampson and the bank's chief organizer. Although the bank's charter application is still pending, organizer George Switlyk of Maplewood, N.J., said Sampson will start his new job Thursday by learning how Switlyk's other bank, Hunterdon National Bank in Clinton, N.J., runs. Switlyk says he hopes to have the bank operating in February or March.